Weakness in your CV

Some employers actively look for reasons not to employ you. It is easier to find flaws in a person and decide which candidates have the least, rather than compare their skills and achievements. This is why it is important to show them only weaknesses you want them to see.

In CV writing, it is important to understand what will be considered to be a weakness in the job you are applying for. One job's weakness is another job's strength. A weakness, or a perceived weakness by a recruiter can have a huge impact on your chance to be contacted for an interview.

General CV weaknesses

No leadership skills or managerial experience

Missing skills, knowledge and/or experience

Patchy career history

Employment gaps

Many employers

Having worked for only one employer

It's
important that you understand what your weaknesses are. You will be
questioned during the interview about anything unclear in your CV and
should be prepared for such questions. Balance your weaknesses with
achievements.

If there is a clear lack of balance between the job
requirements and your skills and experience, you will not be offered
the job. One should then investigate how to bridge the gap. If
education is an issue then a course or formal qualification could help
you compete with the other candidates.

Hiding weaknesses in a CV

Make sure that you have common weaknesses or, even better, turn your weaknesses into strengths.

Switch something from a weakness to strength.

Highlight other skills that make up for the weakness

For example:

If you never went to a university, you need to emphasize your job experience.

If you are new to the field of work, try to show your qualifications and related hobbies

If
you have worked for small companies, you could, for example, try to
highlight the benefits of having to solve a lot of problems on your own
with tight budgets

Have a friend or yourself look at
weaknesses in your career through your CV. Which points would potential
employers be likely to question you about?

Once you prepare
answers to common questions you're able to start tackling the more
difficult parts of your interview and tune your CV accordingly.